Moss (suits) - very impressed with online service

IceBus · 13 May 2010 at 14:19

This isn't meant to be an advert (and I don't work for them lol) but I thought I'd post in case anyone ever needs a suit in a hurry.

I'm heading off to West Africa next weekend and so needed to pick up a linen suit, which has actually proved a LOT tougher than I was expecting as no stores seem to have their summer stock in full swing yet.

Anyway, I managed to get a linen jacket in-store at Moss but they were out of linen suit trousers in my size. The store was quoting me two weeks to get them in, which is too long for me to wait unfortunately.

I checked the website and they were quoting 3 working day delivery to mainland UK so I figured it was worth a shot.

Much to my surprise, after ordering at about 11am this morning, my order is already packed and soon to be on its way to me - with tomorrow as the estimated delivery date.

I'm really blown away with the service so far, and I thought I'd give you a heads up in case you ever need a suit ASAP.

PMKeates · 13 May 2010 at 14:21

That reminds me, I need a new suit., and so begins the pain of finding a suit that fits.

33" chest FTL.

The Mad Rapper · 13 May 2010 at 14:28

PMKeates said:
That reminds me, I need a new suit., and so begins the pain of finding a suit that fits.

33" chest FTL.

Get yourself down the gym

platypus · 13 May 2010 at 14:33

I'm getting some suits made out in Thailand, tempted to get a Linen suit as well.

PMKeates · 13 May 2010 at 15:41

The Mad Rapper said:
Get yourself down the gym

That would:

a) Require physical exertion
b) Cost money doing a)
c) Require me to eat more to sustain a greater muscle mass
d) Cost money doing c)

grudas · 13 May 2010 at 15:43

PMKeates said:
That reminds me, I need a new suit., and so begins the pain of finding a suit that fits.

33" chest FTL.

33"? are u like 12? :O

Ahleckz · 13 May 2010 at 15:44

Linen suit?
You'll regret that.

IceBus · 13 May 2010 at 15:45

Ahleckz said:
Linen suit?
You'll regret that.

Ummm... why?

I'm also amazed at how quickly this has gone off topic.

PMKeates · 13 May 2010 at 15:48

grudas said:
33"? are u like 12? :O

God put all the other inches in a more fun place.

I'm 5ft 6 and 8.5 stone, and most of my weight is in my legs!

iv-tecman · 13 May 2010 at 15:48

PMKeates said:
That reminds me, I need a new suit., and so begins the pain of finding a suit that fits.

33" chest FTL.

Erm how tall are you? 33" chest lol...... i'm slim and I'm a 38" at 6.4... lol

I can never find suits that fit me correctly though, I need a long and Marks and sparks always seem to come up with trousers that fit me in the leg as well as the waist... Being a 34 long trouser, it can be tricky at times for me.

Ahleckz · 13 May 2010 at 15:53

IceBus said:
Ummm... why?

I'm also amazed at how quickly this has gone off topic.

It wrinkles awfully quickly, and you'll just end up looking like some sort of zebra with all the crinkles and subsequent shadows.
It can look pretty good and sharp when first put on but after a bit of moving, it'll be awful.

zootfloot · 13 May 2010 at 15:55

platypus said:
I'm getting some suits made out in Thailand, tempted to get a Linen suit as well.

Are you actually going to Thailand anyways and getting some suits whilst there are are you using one of the many online retailers?

I ask because i am interested in getting a couple of suits but so far have been unable to find any to my liking other than extremely expensive ones that i cannot justify the cost of.

IceBus · 13 May 2010 at 16:04

Ahleckz said:
It wrinkles awfully quickly, and you'll just end up looking like some sort of zebra with all the crinkles and subsequent shadows.
It can look pretty good and sharp when first put on but after a bit of moving, it'll be awful.

I wouldn't really fancy wearing a wool suit in 40*C heat with 80% humidity in a tropical climate so don't really see another option. I'm hoping if I leave it to hang in the bathroom when I'm showering it'll steam the worst wrinkles out.

grudas · 13 May 2010 at 16:08

PMKeates said:
God put all the other inches in a more fun place.

I'm 5ft 6 and 8.5 stone, and most of my weight is in my legs!

oh.... so you're tiny lol.. even tho im not a big boy my self.. i was just surprised.. im 5.9 and 40" thats why.. 11stone tho

iv-tecman · 13 May 2010 at 16:25

PMKeates said:
God put all the other inches in a more fun place.

I'm 5ft 6 and 8.5 stone, and most of my weight is in my legs!

Ah missed this, you posted the same time as I did.... You're quite short - no offence, and don't weigh hardly anything... lol

I'm coming in at nearly 14stone at 6.4, so quite tall, hardly surprising I'm a 38 chest and I considered that to be quite small comparable to my height and weight.

PMKeates · 13 May 2010 at 16:41

I like being small in stature. Much easier to surprise people!

It has other cool benefits like being able to do chin-ups easier than big muscular people

IceBus · 14 May 2010 at 14:40

Received delivery of my suit trousers today at 2.30pm - so about 27hrs from ordering to delivery. I'm very very impressed!